Saturday’s NASCAR schedule delivered a Cup Series night race at Richmond Raceway, the penultimate race of the 2025 regular season.

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Check out this article for all you need to know about NASCAR Cup Series' Cook Out 400 including date, time, drivers, and more.

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The NASCAR Cup Series drives toward the playoffs with the next-to-last regular season race, the Cook Out 400 on Aug. 16 at Richmond Raceway. The playoff picture is fairly clear for now, but that can all change if a driver not inside the top 16 of the playoff standings wins on Saturday.

The Cook Out 400 takes place at the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia, on Saturday, August 16, 2025 (8/16/25).

Ryan Preece delivered in the clutch, claiming the second pole position of his career Friday afternoon at Richmond (Va.) Raceway as he tries to earn a playoff position with only two regular-season races remaining before the 16-driver NASCAR Cup Series championship field is set.